A unique technique created by my dad,
now taught to students all around the world.
Start today with a simple step-by-step method 💙
NewCastanets:
feel the rhythm,
even as a beginner
This is for you if…
• you saw a video and thought: “I want to try this”
• you’ve never played an instrument before
• you want something fun, creative and different
This is one of our very first videos. Me – a total beginner. My dad – the inventor of our technique. He was teaching me step by step… and it already clicked.
And you know what? You can start just like this. 💙
What if it just clicked?
you play your first rhythm in minutes
you play along with songs you love
it feels natural, not complicated
Our Story
Hi, I’m Johanka and this is my dad, Tomáš. The way we play castanets is different.
Actually… he invented this technique himself. He was 12 years old when he found a single castanet in a drawer. No tutorials, no YouTube. So he created his own way of playing.
Years later, he taught it to me.
At that time, I had already tried different instruments… but nothing really worked for me. It always felt too hard, too slow, too frustrating.
But this?
This clicked.
From the very beginning, I wasn’t just practicing… I was playing.
And that’s exactly what we teach now.
A simple, natural way to play castanets, that actually feels fun from day one. 💙
This isn’t practice – it’s a play!
From the very beginning, you’re playing. To the songs you love. It instantly becomes fun. Play.
Drums in your pocket
Castanets? Warning: highly contagious. Once this “clicking” sneaks into the rhythm of your life, it’s hard to let them go.
It doesn’t take much time.
What really frustrated me about the violin? That I had to practice for hours! When would I finally be able to play without it sounding like a screech from hell?! With castanets, it’s different. Just a few minutes a day is all it takes. 💙
Relax
You play and just vibe. Emotions turned all the way up. Rhythm is instinct. And let’s be honest – it feels good for all of us when we send our brain on vacation. 😎
How to start?
Forget that you can't
You have a rhythm within you. Use it to start a small personal revolution. One that leads to a little victory - and a lot of joy.
You’ll need castanets to play.
You can start with:
• any basic castanets from a music store
• or our handmade ones designed for this method
Then just follow the lessons step by step
We designed our course to be, above all, fun. The journey is the destination – everyone knows that. It’s a small, intimate ritual of joy… Just for you 💙
We’ve got each other!
Once someone joins our (literally and figuratively) clicking family, we’re not letting them go. You’ll have a community that’s got your back. Everyone knows beginnings can be tough – and they’ll be there to lift you up.
The best option?
Beginner Kit (recommended)
Everything you need to start:
✔ handmade castanets
✔ full step-by-step course
✔ real songs + practice
✔ community access
🤍 Bundle price: ~ $299
(final price may vary slightly depending on current exchange rate)
What we enjoy, we do better...
About our castanets
Our castanets are not your typical product. And no. we don’t mean that as a sales line.
These castanets were designed specifically for the NewCastanets technique. They’re made based on the original model my dad hand-carved himself. There’s a little piece of us in every pair.
Each one is hand-cast in collaboration with a small Czech workshop. We personally oversee and fine-tune every detail. My dad doesn’t let a single pair leave the workshop unless it’s perfect.
Once they’re ready, we tie them up and write a personal note just for you. Because for us, this is personal. Then we pack them in our signature box.
No, these castanets aren’t universal. They’re not suited for other techniques. They were made for you and your own musical journey.
Of course, you can start out with regular castanets from a music store. That’s totally fine. But ours are here for the moment you decide to go all in. 💙
We make each pair to order, for anyone who truly wants to play.
From the time you place your order, it takes about four weeks. Each pair is made with care from start to finish. From our hands straight into yours.
Customs duties may apply depending on your country and local regulations.
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But...
I've never played anything, I don't know music theory and I probably don't have any talent...
So there are two of us! I'll probably never learn the sheet music either. It's lucky that no one wrote them for castanets. I understand that it's a step into the unknown, but in life we usually regret what we never tried. 💙
I have very little time for a new hobby...
You don’t need much time. 😉 Castanets aren’t the kind of instrument you have to practice for hours a day. But those 15 minutes just for yourself? We all need them.